Head 2 Head: First-Person Shooters vs. Third-Person Shooters

GamerNode's Dan Crabtree writes: Perspective defines perceived reality, which holds true for virtual realities. The lens through which the player experiences a game frames the action in a way that no graphical prowess or intriguing plot twist can. Shooters often demonstrate this relationship better than any genre with two distinct perspectives: first-person and third-person. This is more than a question of point-of-view; it's a battle for shooter supremacy. Head 2 Head brings you the firefight that developers know all too well, First-Person Shooters vs. Third-Person Shooters.

This is a tough call. Each style has its gameplay perks, but in terms of narrative, 3rd-person connects me to the character better by actually creating a CHARACTER, rather than turning him into a CAMERA. First-person may allow for better immersion into a game world, though.

Over the past few years I've played more FPSs which is probably why I'm starting to get tired of them no matter how great they are. So between the two I suppose I prefer third-person shooters, but it really just depends on the game.